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The Kitchn: How to make Thanksgiving leftovers lasagna

Meghan Splawn, TheKitchn.com on

Brussels sprouts: Shredded brussels sprouts are included here to keep you from slicing and dicing any more after the big cooking holiday, but feel free to skip them or substitute a leafy green like baby spinach or arugula instead.

Dressing or stuffing: My family almost always has leftover dressing, as my mother-in-law insists on making two giant trays of her cornbread and giblet dressing. If you don’t have extras, cubed bread tossed with a few tablespoons of melted butter and some fresh herbs makes an excellent topping for this lasagna.

Use no-boil noodles

By replacing the classic noodles with no-boil noodles (sometimes labeled as oven-ready noodles), you can skip the boiling step required for traditional lasagna. Besides cooking up faster with less up-front work, the no-boil noodles also make lasagna make-ahead friendly. The noodles aren’t cooked before storing or freezing, so they are less likely to get soggy while they wait to be baked.

Leftover lasagna needs gravy

A successful leftover lasagna relies on two things: no-boil lasagna noodles, and the right amount of moisture. Because most of the lasagna components are already cooked, they won’t have a ton of moisture to release as the lasagna bakes. In place of a red sauce or a béchamel, we’ll rely on gravy. The gravy provides moisture, but also a decent amount of starch to act as a glue between the leftovers and the lasagna noodles.

 

Freezing leftover lasagna

Stashing this leftover lasagna away in the freezer to eat in the future is a great option for when you really just cannot eat any more turkey. Consider building this lasagna in an aluminum baking pan to avoid freezing your favorite casserole dish. A thin foil will also ensure the lasagna freezes faster. Wrap it in plastic wrap, label, and date before freezing. Thaw this lasagna in the fridge overnight before baking.

Leftover Thanksgiving Lasagna

Serves 10 to 12

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